Brave Rising Lionesses make history with maiden Rugby 7s Youth Olympic Gold
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – Kenya’s national women’s junior rugby sevens team, the Rising Lionesses, made history on Tuesday after clinching a maiden gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The Rising Lionesses secured the historic triumph after stunning rugby powerhouse Australia 17-12 in a thrilling final, marking a landmark achievement for Kenyan rugby on the international stage.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – Kenya’s national women’s junior rugby sevens team, the Rising Lionesses, made history on Tuesday after clinching a maiden gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Rising Lionesses secured the historic triumph after stunning rugby powerhouse Australia 17-12 in a thrilling final, marking a landmark achievement for Kenyan rugby on the international stage.
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